In this look at Cold War history, we see a training film for Civil Defense Shelter Managers which depicts what life might be like for those who find shelter after a nuclear attack.
Public Shelter Living: The Story Of Shelter 104
December 28th, 2022Rampart Range Day and Training Week 2023
December 28th, 2022We’ve received additional information on the expansion of Rampart Range Day to include training sessions during the week.
New for 2023, Rampart is launching Rampart Training Week – an exclusive opportunity for Law Enforcement and Military personnel to participate in training and earn factory certifications after Rampart Range Day and Expo on May 30th 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Rampart Training Week 2023 offers qualified personnel an exclusive, private opportunity to advance their capabilities, improve readiness and develop new skills. Learn from world-class subject matter experts and industry-leading manufacturers. Courses have limited space, so register now.
Aimpoint MRDS for Law Enforcement Duty Use – Pistol (FREE)
Aimpoint RDS for Law Enforcement Duty Use – Carbine (FREE)
ASP Restraint Instructor Course (FREE)
First Responser Bleeding Control / Stop The Bleed Certification (FREE)
Incorporating Less Lethal Platform into Front Line Operations – 40mm / 12GA (FREE)
GLOCK Certified Armourer’s Course (FREE)
Colt Canada Armourer’s Course ($1119)
Most of the courses are free, and additional flight and hotel discounts are available.
Rampart Range Day and Training week are not open to the public, only active military, law enforcement and corrections personnel acting in a tactical capacity may attend.
Learn more or apply to attend Rampart Training Week 2023 here: rampartcorp.com/training-week
Learn about Rampart Range Day and Expo 2023 here: rampartcorp.com/rampart-range-day
Laser Target Locator Fielded to More Soldiers
December 28th, 2022
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Program Executive Office Soldier concluded a four-day fielding event of the Laser Target Locator Module II, or LTLM II, units to Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, with a new equipment training session on Fort Campbell, Dec. 1.
PEO Soldier personnel fielded 166 LTLM II devices and provided Soldiers training on its operations both in the classroom and outdoors in practical exercise scenarios.
“We want them to get as hands-on as possible,” said Mario Garcia, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices New Equipment Training team lead for PEO Soldier. “We also give them the training material because this is a ‘train the trainer’ course. That way, they can take that with them and build the training within their unit.”
LTLM II is a second-generation lightweight, handheld laser target locator with a direct view optic, uncooled thermal camera, low-light camera, eye-safe laser range finder, digital magnetic compass, and a Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module GPS receiver. It provides dismounted forward observers, scouts, snipers, and platoon leaders all-weather capability to locate targets accurately and transmit target data.
LTLM II improves upon its predecessors, such as the Target Reconnaissance Infrared Geolocating Range Finder, or TRIGR, by being smaller, lighter and more user-friendly.
“The biggest difference is size and weight. With the TRIGR, we’re going from a five-and-a-half-pound system to a system that’s just over three pounds. And that’s not counting the batteries or tripod. The buttons and menus are easier to operate as well. You have less multi-functions of the buttons, which enhances ease of use. These changes were all the result of Soldier feedback,” said Garcia.
Prior to the LTLM, a single Soldier would determine the location of a target of interest by getting their self-location, finding the potential target and estimating the distance and direction of the target. Once the self-location, distance and direction to the target are found, the Soldier then would go back to their map and plot the estimated location on it and find the location.
With LTLM II, Soldiers can determine a target location in seconds and much more accurately. Soldier feedback following the hands-on training was positive and many look forward to using LTLM II in the field.
“I think this device is going to be really good to integrate into dismounted reconnaissance teams,” said a Soldier assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. It has good thermal capabilities and picture quality, so we’ll be able to deliver really good information to our commander and send that up immediately. The only thing we have that’s comparable to this right now is the AN/PAS-13 (thermal weapon sight) and as a tool this is 20 times better.”
In addition to fielding more than 160 units, PEO Soldier personnel were also able implement a software update that allows LTLM II’s fielded prior to September 2021 to communicate with the Precision Fires-Dismounted system. LTLM II’s fielded after September 2021 already have the software installed.
“We conducted software updates on systems previously fielded to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division while we were here doing this fielding with the 3rd Brigade. The update allows the device to also communicate with the PFD in addition to the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver and Pocket-sized Forward Entry Device. In the event I’m targeting something, instead of having to read off the screen, it’ll send the targeting data to whatever device I’m using, and I can send that digitally to wherever it needs to go,” said Garcia.
By Jason Amadi
Templars Gear Astrolabe – Admin Pouch for Smartphone or GPS Device
December 27th, 2022From Poland’s Templars Gear comes the Astrolabe, an admin pouch for End User Devices
Constructed from durable PE plastic covered with laminated cordura, this PALS compatible pouch is designed to mounted to the chest.
The front panel is covered with laser cut PALS cells (4×4) and loop Velcro for additional morale patches or identification.
Cylinder & Slide To Close
December 27th, 2022Cylinder and Slide just posted this notice to their Facebook page. While it’s great to see Bill being able to enjoy retirement, we’ll be sad to see the business go.
Cylinder and Slide would like to announce that after 44+ years of business, we are ceasing operations. We would like to thank our countless customers and fellow industry partners for all their support and assistance throughout all these years.
We do have quite a bit of inventory, fixtures, equipment, factory parts, etc that we would like to move. If you have any potential interest, we are accepting email inquiries only; info@cylinder-slide.com. There is too much list at the moment, but we are generating lists of what we have.
Please congratulate Bill on being able to finally retire!
Savage Arms Introduces Iconic 1911 Government Model Pistols
December 27th, 2022WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – December 21, 2022 – Savage Arms is proud to announce the latest addition to its handgun line-up, the Savage 1911 Government Style Models. Built for tough use and unmatched accuracy, Savage’s 1911s bring modern technology to a time-tested platform and deliver reliability, accuracy and performance that will stand out amongst competitive offerings.
“Savage ended 2021 with the introduction of Stance, a micro-compact 9mm handgun,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “A year later in 2022, we’re ending strong yet again in the handgun arena with the launch of the Savage 1911 Government Style Models. We’re extremely excited to introduce this iconic firearm bearing the Savage name.”
This revolutionary firearm is built to the demanding standards of accuracy and reliability that have come to define Savage Arms across platforms and categories. With features offering optimal performance for all shooting enthusiasts, this classic gun gets the ultimate Savage treatment.
“I’ve worked in the firearms Industry for over 30 years and started my career as a professional shooter,” said Rob Gates, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Savage Arms. “This Savage 1911 is as real as they come and shoots better than any production 1911 I’ve handled during my 30 plus years in this industry.”
With a look that pays homage to the classic design, the Savage 1911 has a dual recoil spring and machined sear and disconnector, a nitride coated titanium firing pin and weighs in at just over 2 LBS with a 5” barrel length. Finishes range from black melonite to stainless steel and the Savage 1911 is sure to be 2023’s leading single-action pistol.
New Model features include:
• 5” Stainless Steel Barrel Machined from Billet with 11º Target Crown
• Ambidextrous Slide lock Safety
• Dual Recoil Spring with Fully Machined Sear and Hammer
• Ejection Port Lowered, Flared and Cut for Live Round Ejection
• Forged Stainless Steel Frame and Slide
• Nirtide Coated Titanium Firing Pin
• Novak® Lo-Mount Adjustable Tritium Bar Rear Sight and Tritium Mega Dot Glow Dome™ Yellow Front Sight (Rail & Two-Tone Versions)
• VZ G10 Grips
Part No. / Description / MSRP
67200 / Gov’t Style, Black Melonite 45 AUTO / $1,350
67204 / Gov’t Style, Black Melonite 9MM / $1,350
67202 / Gov’t Style, Stainless 45 AUTO / $1,350
67205 / Gov’t Style, Stainless 9MM / $1,350
67201 / Gov’t Style 2-Tone 45 AUTO / $1,425
67206 / Gov’t Style 2-Tone 9MM / $1,425
67207 / Gov’t Style Rail Gun, 2-Tone 45 AUTO / $1,500
67208 / Gov’t Style Rail Gun, 2-Tone 9MM / $1,500
67203 / Gov’t Style Rail Gun, Stainless 45 AUTO / $1,500
67209 / Gov’t Style Rail Gun, Stainless 9MM / $1,500
67210 / Gov’t Style Rail Gun, Black Melonite 45 AUTO / $1,500
67211 / Gov’t Style Rail Gun, Black Melonite 9MM / $1,500
To learn more about the Savage 1911 Government Model, visit savagearms.com and visit your local Savage retailer or dealer.
Spiritus Systems Presents: Banned State EDC
December 27th, 2022How do you protect yourself while traveling? Being on the road all of the time, this is an issue I struggle with and it’s only exacerbated while traveling overseas. Even some
of the most innocuous stuff like a first-aid kit and a pen knife can get you hemmed up.
Adam Holroyd of Spiritus Systems breaks down some options.
GSCI Advanced Photonics to Launch PVS-14 Augmented Reality Module at Enforce Tac
December 27th, 2022
First of its kind, Augmented Reality module for the most popular PVS-14 night vision monocular – MTAR™-HUD. Available for demonstration at Enforcetac(10.0-306) and IWA (3-113) in March, 2023.
It is not just a tool, but also a necessity – hundreds of thousands of Night Vision Monoculars which are currently in service can now be transformed in-field, without any tools, to provide vital information to the operator. The MTAR™-HUD offers on-screen features such as GPS, Compass, Rangefinder, as well as a Video Recorder and much more to give the operator the ultimate tactical advantage, and removing many of the traditional night vision device limitations.
Highly desired by military, law enforcement and other professionals – the Multi-Task Augmented Reality night vision monocular attachment heads-up display (MTAR™-HUD) is finally debuting on the global market.
For the past 30 years, GSCI Advanced Photonics has become well knows as one of the few manufacturers of high end optical-electronic equipment with truly unique features. End use law enforcement customers who were selected for the trial of the newly developed MTAR™-HUD have said it is “simply a game changer”, allowing you to transfer your basic night vision monocular into an all-in-one observation, detection, and augmented reality reconnaissance device.
For more information please reach out to the sales team at GSCI Advanced Photonics via gsci@gsci.net
